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Cyclamen Mites

Adult mites are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Adults are amber or tan-colored and semitransparent while the young stages are white. They are found mostly in protected places on young, tender leaves, buds and flowers. Damage, caused by removal of plant sap, will result in leaves becoming twisted curled and brittle. Buds may become deformed and have a streaked and blotchy appearance. Blackening of injured leaves, buds and flowers is common.

Control

Houseplants lightly infested can be immersed pot and all, for 15 minutes in water at 110oF. May also use Kelthane as a spray.